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Amos 1:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Amos 1:2

Verse 2 of 15

Scripture focus

And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.

Amos 1:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Amos 1:2

Theological / Devotional

The Lord will roar. Compare the same figure in Joel 3:16.

Jerusalem. This reference to Jerusalem as the abode of the Lord’s presence is evidently to emphasize the fact that God does not dwell in Dan and Bethel, the scenes of the idolatrous calf worship (see 1 Kings 12:25-33).

Habitations. Heb. ne’oth, “pastures-grounds.” Being a shepherd himself, it was quite natural that Amos should employ such language to convey the thought that the whole land would experience God’s vengeance.

Carmel. This is Mt. Carmel, actually a mountain chain rather than a peak. It was known for its abundant fertility (see Isa. 33:9; 35:2; Jer. 50:19).

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